Late last year, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s introduced the Mile High Bacon Cheese Thickburger that featured a pile of thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon pieces.
This year, both chains are putting that bacon pile into their Mile High Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. The breakfast item also features a folded egg, two slices of American cheese, and a Made from Scratch Biscuit. It’s available for $2.99 and may also be ordered in a combo meal with hash browns and a drink for $4.69.
The Carl’s Jr. version has 690 calories, 46 grams of fat, 19 grams of saturated fat, 6 grams of trans fat, 240 milligrams of cholesterol, 2030 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, and 28 grams of protein.
The Carl’s Jr. version sold in California has 680 calories, 45 grams of fat, 22 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 240 milligrams of cholesterol, 1980 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein.
The Hardee’s version has 670 calories 42 grams of fat, 16 grams of saturated fat, 265 milligrams of cholesterol, 2060 milligrams of sodium, 41 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein.
If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
(Image via Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s)